Housing

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HUD Removes Obsolete Renewal Communities Regulations

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is removing its regulations for Renewal Communities. These regulations are obsolete as the designations and associated tax incentives have sunset. The rule aims to update HUD's regulations and provide clarity on active programs.

Processing Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Loan Requests

The Department of Agriculture, through multiple rural development agencies, has proposed a rule to establish procedures for processing Section 515 Rural Rental Housing (RRH) loans. This proposed rule aims to update and clarify policies and authorizations related to these housing loans.

Correction: Processing Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Loans

The Department of Agriculture, through multiple agencies including the Rural Housing and Community Development Service, issued a correction regarding the processing of Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Loans. This notice clarifies procedures for these housing loan programs.

Consolidated Farm Service Agency Rule

The Department of Agriculture, through the Rural Housing and Community Development Service, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and Rural Utilities Service, published a rule consolidating Farm Service Agency functions. This rule was published in the Federal Register on September 24, 1997.

Agency Name Change Rule

The Department of Agriculture has issued a rule to reflect an agency name change. This rule pertains to the Rural Housing and Community Development Service and the Rural Utilities Service. The change was published in the Federal Register on January 16, 1996.

Deletion of Obsolete CFR Sections Farm Service Agency Programs

The Department of Agriculture, through multiple agencies including the Farm Service Agency, has removed obsolete sections from Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These deletions pertain to programs formerly administered by the Farmers Home Administration and are intended to streamline regulations.

Rescinding 30-Day Eviction Notice Rules for Multi-Family Housing

The Rural Housing Service is rescinding its 30-day notification requirements for evictions based on nonpayment of rent in multi-family housing properties. This rule removes a previously established procedural obligation for property managers.

Notice of Funding Opportunities for Economic and Community Development Program

The Department of Agriculture, through its Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service, has issued a notice announcing funding opportunities for the Strategic Economic and Community Development Program for Fiscal Year 2026. This notice outlines available grants and programs aimed at fostering economic growth and community improvement in rural areas.

OneRD Annual Notice: Guarantee Fee Rates for FY 2026

The Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service have issued an annual notice detailing guarantee fee rates, periodic retention fee rates, and loan guarantee percentages for Fiscal Year 2026. This notice provides updated financial information for loan guarantee programs.